Winnisquam Ice - Great Bay

Macblood · 01-04-2018, 07:12 PM

Does anyone have knowledge of the thickness of the ice in Great Bay? Particularly the waters between Pot Island and Ahern Park. Any snowmobiles out there? Also what about RT 301 to Steele Hill? Is the trail open at the Ferry Point Inn?

winnisquam · 01-06-2018, 10:44 AM

On Wednesday, January 3rd, I was told that the ice thickness between Smith Point and Ferry Point, where trail 301 intersects the lake was 6" plus!

That water froze December 28/29, so ~ 6 days for 6", makes sense and not considering the impact of the snow I estimate that today it is 9/10".

I find it hard to believe that the water south of Pot Island would not have frozen before the end of the year, so know it would be ~6"

Should be OK but to play it safe cross from Laconia to Sanborton north of Pot Island where the lake narrows and then follow the shoreline south.

I will be up there next Saturday and can port actual information, if that helps

winnisquam · 01-06-2018, 10:56 AM

A new home was built on Lower Bay Road with driveway gates, like you would see on the rich and famous, right where 301 comes out off the woods and intersects Winnisquam.

I just sent an email to the Mohawk Trail Riders club as it is one of their trails asking the question.

If they respond with, the trail is closed and there is no alternate route, I will share a little access secret with you! I am actually amazed that what I know has not been utilized over the past decade, it was when I was a kid and I still do it as it saves time!

Standby for the rest of the story

winnisquam · 01-06-2018, 11:16 AM

Here is the update you have been waiting for from Mohawk Trail Rider POC!

"Good morning! We have a minor reroute there, no issues. Yay!"

I will keep my alternate route a secret for now!

Outdoorsman · 01-06-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by winnisquam

Here is the update you have been waiting for from Mohawk Trail Rider POC!

"Good morning! We have a minor reroute there, no issues. Yay!"

I will keep my alternate route a secret for now!

Make sure you cover your tracks.

winnisquam · 01-27-2018, 08:43 PM

Just got home from a day on the hard water! On the Sanborton side of the lake looking across at Belmont beach we had consistent 14" of good ice, beats the heck out of last year, should be a great month of March for milder fishing conditions!

Also, skating was not bad and may get better after the incoming rain

Be safe!

Macblood · 03-08-2018, 06:44 PM

Any updates on the safety of the Lake ice? Interested to see if the north end snowmobile trails are accessible from three island northward.

SAB1 · 03-08-2018, 10:07 PM

Not sure on ice but most trails are closed for the season. Landowners do not want damage.

SPT13 · 03-09-2018, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SAB1

Not sure on ice but most trails are closed for the season. Landowners do not want damage.

Any grooming with the recent snow, or is it done for the season?

01-04-2018, 07:12 PM	#1
Macblood Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Winnisquam Ice - Great Bay Does anyone have knowledge of the thickness of the ice in Great Bay? Particularly the waters between Pot Island and Ahern Park. Any snowmobiles out there? Also what about RT 301 to Steele Hill? Is the trail open at the Ferry Point Inn?

01-06-2018, 10:44 AM	#2
winnisquam Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Winnisquam Ice Thickness On Wednesday, January 3rd, I was told that the ice thickness between Smith Point and Ferry Point, where trail 301 intersects the lake was 6" plus! That water froze December 28/29, so ~ 6 days for 6", makes sense and not considering the impact of the snow I estimate that today it is 9/10". I find it hard to believe that the water south of Pot Island would not have frozen before the end of the year, so know it would be ~6" Should be OK but to play it safe cross from Laconia to Sanborton north of Pot Island where the lake narrows and then follow the shoreline south. I will be up there next Saturday and can port actual information, if that helps

01-06-2018, 10:56 AM	#3
winnisquam Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	RT301 and Winnisquan Access A new home was built on Lower Bay Road with driveway gates, like you would see on the rich and famous, right where 301 comes out off the woods and intersects Winnisquam. I just sent an email to the Mohawk Trail Riders club as it is one of their trails asking the question. If they respond with, the trail is closed and there is no alternate route, I will share a little access secret with you! I am actually amazed that what I know has not been utilized over the past decade, it was when I was a kid and I still do it as it saves time! Standby for the rest of the story

01-06-2018, 11:16 AM	#4
winnisquam Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	RT301 and Winnisquam Access Here is the update you have been waiting for from Mohawk Trail Rider POC! "Good morning! We have a minor reroute there, no issues. Yay!" I will keep my alternate route a secret for now!

01-27-2018, 08:43 PM	#6
winnisquam Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Winnisquam Ice Thickness - 01/27 Just got home from a day on the hard water! On the Sanborton side of the lake looking across at Belmont beach we had consistent 14" of good ice, beats the heck out of last year, should be a great month of March for milder fishing conditions! Also, skating was not bad and may get better after the incoming rain Be safe!

03-08-2018, 06:44 PM	#7
Macblood Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any updates on the safety of the Lake ice? Interested to see if the north end snowmobile trails are accessible from three island northward.

03-08-2018, 10:07 PM	#8
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,230 Thanks: 190 Thanked 320 Times in 235 Posts	Not sure on ice but most trails are closed for the season. Landowners do not want damage.